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Social Worker – Outlook Psychology Practice - Nhulunbuy NT

Social Worker – Outlook Psychology Practice - Nhulunbuy NT (JO-2203-2462) Nhulunbuy, Australia

  • Full time contract (4 day working week)
  • 5k Sign on Bonus & Free accomodation 
  • Opportunity to work in and experience the communities
  • Up to 10k for relocation assistance offered

Why Outlook Psychology?
Outlook Psychology Practice have a consistent source of referrals for children, adolescents and adults, with the opportunity to work with couples and families if desired. They are a supportive and friendly practice, where work/life balance is prioritised, and flexible working arrangements are given.

What’s in it for you?

  • $5k Sign on Bonus
  • Full-time contract (4 day working week)
  • Up to $10k for relocation assistance
  • $1000 flight voucher per working year
  • Working in a highly supportive and experienced team
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Excellent salary package
  • Available relocation support
  • Scholarship and bursary support available

What’s the role?
The Mental Health Clinician (Social Worker) is a new position at Outlook Psychology Practice. The Mental Health Clinician will play a key role in the provision of providing culturally appropriate, effective, efficient mental health assessments, risk management and recommendations for on-going care of Outlook Psychology clients, their families, and significant others.


Duties include:

  • Provide a high-quality service that includes mental health assessments, development of appropriate interventions; and provide recommendations for on-going care, family work, counselling, advocacy in collaboration with other stakeholders to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Ensure continuity of care for clients through participation in stakeholder meetings, networking with other community service providers
  • Ensure clients receive culturally appropriate services, the use of interpreters and commitment to cultural education and communication
  • Ensure records are maintained through accurate data collection, appropriate recording and file keeping
  • Ensure the highest quality services is provided through continuing professional development, participation in clinical and cultural supervision

Is this the right role for you?

  • Relevant qualifications in Mental Health Social Work that meets membership eligibility requirements of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Substantial post registration experience in providing a high level clinical social work services to clients, families/carers and the ability to provide an effective service as a member of our team
  • Eligible for and willingness to obtain a Medicare and relevant insurance provider number for billed services
  • Demonstrated competence in assessment and clinical interventions that are trauma, crisis, illness adjustment, loss, and grief for clients of different ages and backgrounds
  • Demonstrated empathy for, and understanding of, the psychosocial issues of our clients.

NT PHN/RWA NT may be able to offer relocation support and clinical educational financial assistance to health professionals who are relocating to the NT or moving within the NT to a greater remoteness area classification for the purposes of employment and further clinical education.

Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Ashleigh McDonald on 08 8982 1056

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